34 citations
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October 1994 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Ethanol over 50% helps minoxidil absorb better into skin.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
33 citations
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June 1995 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” More ethanol increases minoxidil delivery, but too much lowers efficiency.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
September 2019 in “Case medical research” June 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Care Anwar Medika” The hair tonic made from cayenne pepper leaf extract is physically stable and suitable for use.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The optimized microemulsion with cinnamon oil effectively delivers finasteride through the skin without damaging hair.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan” Both gel and microemulsion with Waru leaves and Java Tamarind extracts effectively promote hair growth.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The optimized microemulsion with finasteride and cinnamon oil can effectively deliver the drug through the skin without using ethanol.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Additives like ethanol and propylene glycol increase the release of zinc pyrithione from shampoo.
68 citations
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March 2002 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Nonionic liposomes are the best for delivering genes to skin cells.
39 citations
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” Carthamus tinctorius floret extract is a safe hair growth promoter with good skin absorption.
55 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by penetrating skin, with ethanol-containing formulas working best.
9 citations
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January 1992 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some people using minoxidil for hair loss developed an allergic skin reaction, often related to an ingredient that helps minoxidil work better.
7 citations
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August 2020 in “Majalah Farmasetika” A herbal hair tonic with 2.5% green tea extract is most effective for hair growth.
The new minoxidil gel may improve hair loss treatment by staying on the scalp longer and penetrating better.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” Purple sweet potato leaf extracts can help treat hair loss and fungal infections.
January 2024 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research” Sweet potato leaf extract can effectively treat dandruff.
December 2022 in “Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry” The hair tonic made from oil palm leaf extract is very effective in preventing hair damage from the sun.
October 2022 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
Aloe vera hair tonic with 10% and 15% concentrations effectively promoted hair growth in male rats.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles effectively promote hair regrowth and are safe for use.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol and water as temperature and propylene glycol amount increase.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Propylene glycol concentration improves rice water gel shampoo's thickness and foam, extending its shelf life.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.
October 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” DCP in isopropanol is better tolerated for treating alopecia areata.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.